Mini-Quiz: Secondary Psychosis

Mini-Quiz: Secondary Psychosis

A thoughtful and deliberate differential diagnosis of possible medical and toxic causes of psychosis is necessary to avoid the mistaken attribution to a psychiatric disorder. A history and physical examination with an emphasis on the neurological and cognitive parts are the cornerstones for the initial approach to psychosis. Taking into account that psychosis can arise from a general medical condition, what of the choices below should clinicians suspect if a patient presents with symptoms of confusion, episodic violence, and catatonia? Take the quiz to test your knowledge.

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Section Editor: Schizophrenia

Brian Miller, MD, PhD, MPH is Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at Georgia Regents University. Current research focuses on inflammation/cytokines as a potential clinical state and relapse predictive marker in schizophrenia, and is funded by an NIMH K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award and the NIH Clinical Loan Repayment Program Award. He has been recognized with several young investigator awards, the 2010 Laughlin Fellowship from the American College of Psychiatrists, and a 2011 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.